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   GACC_DAllas | Mar 05, 2002 05:56am | #1

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   It can be done.......

   Set the saw blade at a certain angle and run the moulding through at a certain angle.....

   But why not get a mitre box?

   Did you ever try to crosscut a 16' piece of crown mould through a table saw? It's not a pretty sight.

   Ed.

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   Rich_ | Mar 05, 2002 05:58am | #2

   *Best method? Yeah, let someone else do it. Even if you build a jig for this all I can think of is the equivalent of twisted metal, ie, accident.But whadda I know.

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   Ralph_Wicklund | Mar 05, 2002 06:25am | #3

   *Maybe if the table is real small..........

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   Mongo_ | Mar 05, 2002 07:43am | #4

   *Gary, Use the same angle/bevel charts that are used when cutting trim flat on the bed of a compound miter saw. The bevel number on the chart should still be good, but since you're cutting on a table saw where the angle on the miter for a 90-degree cut reads "90" versus a CMS, where the angle for a 90-degree cut reads "0", you'll need to do a little math. Simply subtract their recommended CMS miter angle from 90, and set your table saw's miter guide to the resulting number.Tilt the blade the same as you would with a CMS. The bear is that you;ll be flip/flopping stock left and right to conform to the limitations of a table saw setup.It can be done, but with long lengths, you do need off-table support to keep the stock smoothly sliding across the saw bed.Cut a couple of scrap pieces first for inside and outside corners so you can get the hang of which side needs to be up/down/in/out to get a properly cut miter. Label your successful cuts and use them for reference when lining up the real cuts.

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   Ralph_Wicklund | Mar 05, 2002 07:52am | #5

   *I've cut some fairly long stock on a BT3000, sliding table, roller supports, a clamp and some muscle. Not my idea of fun. I wasn't kidding about the circular saw - would be easier.

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   Thomas_Moen | Mar 05, 2002 01:00pm | #6

   *Oh, I don't know....Have you tried it? You oughta try it. Practice with some cheap quarter round. I'd probably build a jig..... or something.The trick is to VISUALIZE. If the crown is for a cabinet, then maybe long lengths won't be a problem.Let me know how it turns out, 'cause I'm not gonna try it!